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Jonathan Cobb 1749–1793

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan Cobb in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Oct 1749 · Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Died 23 May 1793 · Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Father Jonathan Cobb
Mother Sarah Clark (1649–1706)
Spouse Rachel Higgins
Siblings Elijah Cobb, Elizabeth Cobb, Elkanah Cobb, Hannah Cobb, Isaac Cobb, John Cobb, Mary Polly Cobb, Sarah Cobb, Scotto Cobb, Seth Cobb

Researchers connected through Jonathan Cobb 1749–1793

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Immediate Family

Children
No children recorded

Biography

Jonathan Cobb was born in 1749 in Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay, the child of jonathan cobb and sarah clark. Jonathan Cobb married rachel higgins. Jonathan Cobb passed away in 1793 in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  2. 2
    Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

  4. 4
    Marriage Records Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

Life Timeline

1749
Birth of Jonathan Cobb in Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Birth
1793
Death of Jonathan Cobb in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jonathan Cobb

This ancestor line traces from Fontmell, Magna, Dorset, England (1490) to Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay (1749) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jonathan Cobb (1749–1793) was born in Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay and died in Wellfleet, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jonathan in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Jonathan Cobb's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jonathan Cobb PTP
1749–1793
Harwich, Barnstable, Province of Massachusetts Bay
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Clark PTP
1649–1706
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Jonathan Cobb's Descendants

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Jonathan Cobb PTP 1749–1793